Social media sizzles after Team USA’s comeback win over Serbia
Social media sizzles after Team USA’s 95-91 comeback win over Serbia on Thursday in the 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball semifinals.
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SOCIAL MEDIA SIZZLES AFTER TEAM USA SURVIVES JOKIC, SERBIA IN SEMIS
Furthermore, social media sizzles after Team USA barely survived Nikola Jokic and Serbia’s dramatic semifinal match at the Bercy Arena in Paris.
Fellow Olympians, NBA stars, and other sports personalities took notice as they caught Team USA surviving the upset axe.
A’ja Wilson, a key member of the US women’s national basketball team that’s also chasing a historic gold in Paris, described their male counterparts’ win in one word.
“Wow,” she wrote moments after the match.
Moreover, women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) legend Lisa Leslie, a three-time gold medallist, hailed Team USA shooter Stephen Curry.
“Come on Chef Curry @StephenCurrt30 was cooking and @TeamUSA Ate!!!” Leslie said.
“The goal is Gold!!! Let’s gooo!” she added.
FELLOW NBA STARS HAIL OUTCOME, KD, LEBRON FOR DOWN-THE-WIRE MATCH
Moreover, fellow NBA stars back in the US hailed the outcome their peers accomplished in Paris so far.
Furthermore, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard hollered “Chef Curry,” and Memphis guard Ja Morant used emojis for Curry and James.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson said: “That was wild.”
Retired legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson raved at Curry’s 36-point output, while retired Spanish legend Pau Gasol called it “an amazing game!”
Draymond Green, Curry’s teammate with the Golden State Warriors, is already looking forward to the final, where Team USA takes on host France on Saturday.
“Beat France in France! See you there @NBCOlympics” Green said.
Seth Curry, Steph’s younger brother and also an NBA veteran, was patriotic by posting an American flag.
STARS FROM OTHER SPORTS ALSO TOOK NOTICE, HAIL CLOSE WIN
Furthermore, stars from other sports also took notice and hailed Team USA’s dramatic victory.
National Football League (NFL) star Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs posted three emojis of US flags.
Rising NBA star Tyrese Maxey made a shout-out to his Philadelphia 76ers teammate Joel Embiid, while Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson called Durrant “so tuff.”
Embiid scored 19 points, while James had a triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Durant fired nine points, while his Phoenix Suns teammate Devin Booker added six for Team USA.
Expect more social media activity after the final, as Team USA takes on Victor Wembanyama and hosts France for the gold.
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